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Published
November 5, 2019

Letter to the editor: Waterville slaying makes case for ‘red flag’ law

The facts emerging about the recent shooting death in Waterville – suggesting a years-long troubled relationship involving known direct threats to kill the eventual victim made by a man who, his family says, suffers from mental illness, and had multiple guns stored at multiple locations – are chilling. This tragic death of a young mother, […]
Published
November 4, 2019

Letter to the editor: Public has a right to ask Collins hard questions

In his series of ads about Susan Collins, Mr. Mercer poses the question: Is Susan Collins approachable and does she answer questions? As a voter I need to know if my congresspeople’s actions reflect my values. It is their job to be available to answer questions so I know. I have gone to the senator’s […]
Published
November 4, 2019

Letter to the editor: Historical drama echoes in today’s politics
Published
November 4, 2019

Letter to the editor: Take a second look at Maine cheeses

High tariffs on imported foods should make locally produced alternatives more attractive.
Published
November 4, 2019

Letter to the editor: We need to reframe the health care debate

With regard to the Oct. 29 Another View “Warren wise to avoid health finance trap,” Mr. Sullins made some very good points regarding the coverage of the Medicare for All debate in the media as being somewhat wanting. The problem with the conversation of health care, for all, is that the narrative has to change […]

Published
November 4, 2019

Letter to the editor: Employers back workforce development efforts

Dead River CEO Deanna Sherman outlined her concerns about Maine’s looming workforce shortage and its impact on Maine’s economy in a recent opinion piece. As CEO of one of Maine’s oldest family-owned businesses, I share many of her concerns and join her in a sense of urgency. Despite offering competitive pay and impressive benefits we […]
Published
November 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: Time to consider public takeover of CMP

As if we hadn’t suffered enough at the hands of the greedy, foreign ownership of Central Maine Power, now we hear they may merge with yet another energy firm with no ties to Maine. You don’t need an MBA to figure out that Avangrid is sucking CMP dry. They cut the staff to the bone, […]
Published
November 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: Pain meds not to blame for opioid crisis

I strongly disagree that the opioid crisis was caused by legal over-prescribing by physicians, due to misleading marketing. I am a soon-to-retire criminal attorney and have represented close to 100 heroin addicts. I can’t even think of one addict whose addiction began with a legal prescription. Most simply purchased Oxycontin on the street, and then […]
Published
November 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: We need better data on lobster population

Predicting lobster decline, again? (“Scientists predict lobster boom will end within 5 years,” Oct. 24). Last time scientists predicted a lobster decline, Lobster Conservancy science detected no decrease (“Some research predicts decline; Lobster Conservancy detects no decrease,” Feb. 11, 2001). This time, both lobster decline and conservancy scientists suffer from an absence of data. The […]
Published
November 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: Health care problems result from costs

Dr. Leana Wen touches on several serious issues facing all Americans in regard to our health care system, however her main point misses the mark and she provides an extensive list of problems with few solutions. While access to health care in rural areas, prescription drug prices, and the opioid epidemic are all important problems, […]

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